The Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for his involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.
On 28 and 30 January 2023, the Police received two reports that two victims were allegedly molested by an unknown man at the vicinity of Jalan Sultan.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from CCTVs, officers from Central Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 31 January 2023. Investigations are ongoing.
The man will be charged in court on 1 February 2023 with outrage of modesty, punishable under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term which may extend to three years, or caning, or a fine, or any combination of such punishments.
The Police have zero tolerance towards sexual offenders who threaten the safety of the community. Offenders will be dealt with in accordance with the law. The Police would also like to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and to report the matter to the Police immediately, if they witness an incident of outrage of modesty, or are aware of someone being a victim of outrage of modesty.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
31 January 2023 @ 8:25 PM